Got Milk?…..Been Duped?

“There is compelling evidence, now published in top scientific journals and some of which is decades old, showing that cows’ milk is associated, possibly even causally, with a wide variety of serious human ailments including various cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and an array of allergy-related diseases. And, this food contains no nutrients that cannot be better obtained from other far more nutritious and tasty foods.” Dr Colin Campbell

“Inclusion of milk will only reduce your diet’s nutritional value and safety. Most of the people on the planet live very healthfully without cows milk. You can too.” Robert M.Kradjian M.D

“I no longer recommend dairy products…there was a time when cow’s milk was considered very desirable. But research along with clinical experience has forced doctors and nutritionists to rethink this recommendation” Dr. Benjamin Spock

If these quotes don’t make you Baby Boomers stand up and take notice, then take the time to read the detailed account of milk’s health hazards in “Dangers Of Milk And Dairy Products – The Facts“.

If you find these arguments compelling, try almond milk, an alternative I’ve found to be delicious and more tolerable. Almond milk is made by mixing ground almonds with water and straining it to remove the skins and sediment. It has been used since the Middle Ages as a substitute for cow’s milk. You can find it unsweetened, regular and vanilla/chocolate flavored. As a long-time milk drinker, I was concerned about the taste, but personally found almond milk to be imperceptibly different, except for the vanilla flavored, which I have come to prefer. Almond milk also contains more nutrients than other dairy milk alternatives like rice milk and works as a great alternative for those with soy and lactose allergies.

The other benefits of almond milk are:

Weight Management – Plain almond milk without added sugars or flavoring contains 40 calories per each 8 oz serving size. This option works well for people looking to lose or maintain weight.
Heart Health – Almond milk contains no cholesterol and only 5 mg of sodium per serving. Consuming foods low in sodium and cholesterol help us to maintain better heart health and normal blood pressure. Almond milk also contains 150 mg of potassium in every serving. This mineral works to promote healthy blood pressure.
Blood Sugar Friendly – Unlike other milk alternatives, the plain almond option contains only 8 grams of carbohydrates per serving. The 7 grams of complex sugars that make up the carbohydrate content have a limited affect on our blood sugar levels, where simple sugars have few nutrients, cause unhealthy spikes in insulin production and store much of the carbs as fat. Instead, the low amount of sugars in almond milk produce a low Glycemic Index, meaning our bodies fully digest them and use them as energy.
Bone Health – Almond milk contains 30% of our recommended daily value of calcium and 25% of Vitamin D. These nutrients work together to build strong bones in men, women, children and infants. Vitamin D also helps improve immunity and cell function. Some studies have shown that Vitamin D helps decrease osteoporosis and even Alzheimer’s disease. The magnesium in found in almond milk helps absorb more of the calcium provided by the nutritious beverage.
Skin Care – Every serving of pure almond milk contains 50% of our recommended daily value of Vitamin E. This powerful nutrient has antioxidant abilities in that it helps regulate Vitamin A use and availability. More importantly, Vitamin E acts as the primary regulatory nutrient that improves skin health.
Eye Health – The moderate levels of Vitamin A found in almond milk helps keep our eyes functioning properly. Vitamin A directly influences the eye’s ability to adjust to differences in light.
More Muscle Power – Even though almond milk only contains 1 gram of protein per serving, it does contain B Vitamins in the form of riboflavin, plus other muscle regulating nutrients like iron. Each serving of almond milk contains about 4% of our recommended daily intake of iron, which helps muscles absorb and use protein for energy, growth and repair. Iron also regulates certain cell functions like oxygen absorption.

By giving almond milk a chance, you will be protecting your body against avoidable risks of disease, eliminating unnecessary calories from your diet and rewarding yourself with the impressive amount of nutrients it offers.

God Bless